The St. Petersburg Police Department has confirmed that Emily Alexa Saleh, a 24-year-old woman reported missing since Thursday, has been found safe. Saleh's disappearance had raised concerns after she was last seen in the early hours of Independence Day. This update comes as a relief to community members and family who were anxiously awaiting news of her whereabouts.
Details on Saleh's disappearance were initially provided by St. Pete Police Department, mentioning that she was 5'9'' and weighed 140 pounds, and was last spotted wearing denim shorts, a light green sweatshirt, and white shoes. According to WTSP, Saleh was considered endangered when she went missing, although the specifics of what made her a person of concern were not disclosed by officials.
Police have not released details surrounding the circumstances of how or where Saleh was found. The St. Petersburg community had previously been on alert, with police urging the public to provide any information that could assist in locating her. The news of her safe return has since been shared across local networks, bringing a collective sigh of relief from those who followed the case closely.
The announcement of Saleh being found safe was brief, with police opting not to provide immediate information on her condition or the events leading to her discovery. However, both the St. Petersburg Police and the community expressed gratitude for the support and assistance during the search. In a release circulated to local media including WFLA, the authorities thanked everyone involved for helping to bring this case to a safe, and positive conclusion.
